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The median house price in Chatswood is $3.40m, with units at $1.11m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Chatswood has an estimated 28,017 residents, up from 25,553 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,464 people, or 9.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 132 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 5,592 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Following an examination of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and new address entries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Chatswood is estimated to have a population of approximately 28,017 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,464 people (9.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 25,553 people. This trend is derived from a resident population of 27,987, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 alongside an extra 132 validated new addresses identified since the Census.
Such a population size translates to a density ratio of 5,592 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the highest 10% of national zones analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting local land as a premium asset. The 9.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Chatswood since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%) and the state, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was driven mostly by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 93.0% of the overall population increases in recent times. AreaSearch implements demographic forecasts from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth velocities across distinct age categories from these sources are also utilized for the suburb of Chatswood between the years 2032 and 2041. Looking ahead, population gains are projected to sit slightly below the national median for statistical zones, with the suburb of Chatswood expected to grow by 3,568 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 12.6% over the 16 years.
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297 new dwellings have been approved in Chatswood over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 14% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Municipal statistics on residential building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Chatswood has averaged approximately 59 approved residential properties annually, culminating in an estimated 297 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 17 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.1 residents shifting to the locality per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential demand continues to outstrip construction volume, which typically drives up local property values and heightens buyer rivalry, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $917,000, indicating that builders are targeting upmarket buyers in the premium sector.
Furthermore, local commercial approvals totaling $30.8 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to a high degree of business investment. In comparison to the broader metropolitan area of Greater Sydney, Chatswood exhibits a low volume of building starts, running 64.0% below the regional per capita norm. This undersupply of fresh housing inventory generally bolsters the value and demand for established homes. The rate of construction is similarly depressed when compared to national trends, indicating a mature market facing potential planning or geographic bottlenecks. Recent building permits consist of 14.0% freestanding houses and 86.0% multi-unit options like apartments and townhouses. This orientation toward higher-density projects provides more accessible price points for buyers and caters to downsizers, real estate investors, and those entering the market for the first time. Having roughly 733 residents for each approved dwelling underlines the high maturity of the Chatswood housing market. Long-term forecasts suggest Chatswood will see an influx of 3,538 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Under current construction trajectories, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with this demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and underpinning capital gains.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Chatswood, worth an estimated $5 billion. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $20.4 billion. 20 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local conditions are heavily shaped by planning changes, major developments, and infrastructure initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 47 active projects poised to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Chatswood Chase Redevelopment, the Coronation Property Mixed-Use Development, the Chatswood Grand Residences, and Hammond Greens Chatswood, with the primary projects of significance listed below.
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Coronation Archer Street Chatswood
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, including 41 affordable units. Ground-level podium provides approximately 2,500sqm of retail and commercial space. A heritage-listed building on site is sensitively restored for fine dining and wellness uses, complemented by communal landscaped open space. Designed by Woods Bagot. Groundbreaking occurred April 2025 with completion targeted Q1 2027.
Mandarin Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the existing Mandarin Centre in Chatswood into a 32-storey mixed-use tower designed by SOM, comprising 325 residential apartments (including 5 percent affordable housing), a 4-storey retail and commercial podium, co-working rooms, and rooftop spaces. The $1.2 billion project is proceeding via a State Significant Development Application.
Chatswood Chase Redevelopment
The $625 million transformation of Chatswood Chase into a premier luxury retail and lifestyle destination reached completion in April 2026. The project delivered a new luxury precinct on Level One featuring 23 global brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, alongside the Chase Market fresh food hall and a reimagined dining precinct. Physical works included internal reconfiguration, new skylight atria, and significant upgrades to the Victoria Avenue entry and external facades.
Novus on Victoria
A 46-storey build-to-rent tower approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission on 3 March 2026, comprising 260 rental apartments above ground and first floor retail premises (1,110 sqm). Resident amenities include a pool, cold plunge, sauna, gym, co-working spaces, outdoor terraces, resident lounge, private dining, dog park and rooftop facilities. Three basement levels provide car share spaces, plant and servicing. Designed by Fender Katsalidis (FK). Construction is expected to commence in 2026 and complete by 2029.
Chatswood Grand Residences
The CBD's largest residential development in the last decade featuring 332 new homes across two 36-storey mixed-use residential towers with 308 apartments plus 24 live-work units. Includes on-site 80-place childcare centre, retail and dining facilities, premium resort-style amenities including luxe swimming pool, spa, sauna, BBQ areas, outdoor gym and wellness space.
Ellis Street Shop Top Housing
Demolition of existing residential unit building and construction of a 14-storey shop top housing development with 3 storeys of retail/commercial use, communal facilities, 4 levels of basement car parking, landscaping, and associated works. Designed by Make Architects to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating, featuring 28 two and three-bedroom apartments plus 1 four-bedroom penthouse with dual-aspect balconies and cross-ventilation.
The Bryson of Chatswood
Luxury mixed-use development comprising approximately 70 premium 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, skyhomes and penthouses above commercial space and ground-floor retail. Construction has commenced with resort-style resident amenities including pool, wellness spaces and landscaped terraces.
Hammond Greens Chatswood
34-storey luxury mixed-use residential tower featuring 64 apartments including Sky Gardens, Sky Homes, and Penthouses. Designed by FJC Studio with landscaping by Sturt Noble. Includes 1,476sqm of retail and commercial space, and premium amenities such as a pool deck, outdoor gym, yoga room, and golf simulator.
14,627 residents of Chatswood are employed, from a labour force of 15,325. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 63.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 33,008, about 118% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Chatswood is characterized by a highly educated resident workforce with substantial representation in technology roles, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.6% from compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 14,627 employed residents, and the jobless rate is 0.4% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while overall workforce participation is considerably lower at 63.9% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that a substantial 56.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are professional & technical services, medical care & social assistance, and financial & insurance activities. The workforce displays a pronounced concentration in professional & technical services, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing just 4.4% of local workers compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A ratio of 0.9 workers per resident at the time of the Census points to a strong base of local employment positions. Based on statistical compilations of SALM and ABS figures for the 12 months ending March 2026, the local employed population expanded by 2.6% while the active labor force grew by 1.2%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% increase in the labor force, resulting in a minor reduction in joblessness. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illuminate future demand dynamics. These five and ten-year forecasts have been correlated with local industry profiles to project employment trajectories. Locally, if these national projections—which forecast overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across varying sector rates—are weighted against the current local industry composition, employment is projected to expand by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chatswood is $2,158 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $938 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,122 a year against an average of $91,234. The average runs 69% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year indicates that resident incomes in Chatswood are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $54,122 and an average of $91,234. These figures compare to a metropolitan median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated current figures of approximately $59,707 for the median and $100,649 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the area sit around the 73rd percentile nationally.
The most common weekly income bracket contains 30.3% of residents (8,489 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend of 30.9% in this range. A high proportion of top earners, with 35.0% receiving over $3,000 weekly, points to robust financial resources. Mortgage and rent payments account for 20.3% of local income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the 68th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chatswood had 9,524 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 28% detached houses and 68% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 52% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $577 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,858 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 27.9% standalone houses and 72.0% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was slightly lower than the metropolitan average at 27.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (20.8%) or renting (52.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,858 was considerably higher than the Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $577, compared to the regional benchmark of $470.
On a national level, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chatswood counted 9,524 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 10,442 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Domestic arrangements are led by family households at 70.6% of the total, which includes 33.1% couples raising children, 25.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent households. The remaining 29.4% consists of non-family setups, with single-person households making up 24.0% and shared houses accounting for 5.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
58.0% of adults in Chatswood hold a university qualification, including 35.6% with a bachelor degree and 19.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 7.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 5,382 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,145 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Local levels of academic attainment are considerably higher than regional and national averages, with 58.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of qualification positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 35.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 17.4% of credentials among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 7.3%. Engagement in learning is highly pronounced, with 31.8% of the local population enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 8.9% attending primary schools, 8.2% in higher education institutions, and 7.1% enrolled in secondary schools.
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Public transport in Chatswood reaches 121 stops on 100 routes, timetabled for about 21,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An audit of public transport options reveals 121 active transit stops within the area, spanning train, lightrail, and bus options. These stops accommodate 100 distinct routes, which combine to support 21,637 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is outstanding, with residents living an average of 130 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb for employment; private vehicles remain the primary transit choice at 50%, while 21% use trains and 17% walk. Average vehicle ownership is 0.6 per household, which is below the metropolitan norm.
A high proportion of residents, 56.2%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency averages 3,091 daily journeys across all routes, which translates to approximately 178 weekly departures at each stop. The corresponding map highlights the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the locality.
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81.5% of residents in Chatswood report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health statistics show excellent wellness profiles, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and long-term sickness indicating a low incidence of widespread medical conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 63% of the population (17,625 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses among residents were asthma and mental health conditions, affecting 4.4% and 4.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 81.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.8% of the local population (4,146 people), and their health indicators are very strong, matching the high rankings observed in the younger demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
64.3% of Chatswood residents were born overseas and 63.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (36.5%) and English (11.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The area ranks among the most ethnically diverse communities in Australia, with 63.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 64.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation, representing 34.1% of the population. The most prominent divergence from wider metropolitan trends is seen in Buddhism, which is practiced by 7.6% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, the three largest groups are Chinese at 36.5% of the population, which is much higher than the regional benchmark of 8.4%, Other backgrounds at 14.5%, and English heritage at 11.8%, which is considerably lower than the metropolitan average of 19.0%.
Other distinct demographic differences include a high concentration of Korean ancestry at 4.7% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.4% (matching the 0.4% regional average), and Indian ancestry at 3.8% (compared to 3.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chatswood is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 years is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 to 34 (18.3%) but a smaller share of young children aged 0 to 4 (3.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.0% to 14.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has increased from 16.6% to 18.3%. In contrast, the cohort aged 0 to 4 has shrunk from 5.0% to 3.6%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has decreased from 18.1% to 17.0%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 22%, adding 812 residents to total 4,427, while the population of children aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 is projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chatswood
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 22 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 132 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (25,553 at the 2021 Census → 28,017 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10891). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.